Summary:
The city of Banks, Oregon is home to three schools serving grades K-12: Banks Elementary School, Banks High School, and Banks Middle School. These schools are part of the Banks School District 13, which is ranked 72 out of 140 districts in the state.
Among the standout schools, Banks Elementary School emerges as a strong performer, ranking 281 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in key test score metrics, such as 4th grade ELA and math proficiency. In contrast, Banks High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 74 out of 266 high schools in 2018-2019 to 136 out of 270 in 2024-2025, with a 2-star rating.
Across the district, there are some common challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 34.3% to 34.3%, and significant populations of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 28.94% at the high school to 38% at the elementary school. These factors may be contributing to the lower academic performance observed in some areas. However, the district's per-student spending and student-teacher ratios are relatively consistent across the schools, suggesting that addressing the chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges could be key to improving overall student outcomes in the Banks School District 13.
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